Exercise: Non-Statements Replace the meaningless terms or nonstatements below with a clearer and more precise equivalent. 1. The Visigothic sack of Rome in 410 CE was a big shocker that came totally out of the blue for many Romans. Use the right (or down) arrow key to see the answer/s The Visigothic sack of Rome in 410 CE came as an unexpected shock to many Romans whose capital city had not been besieged for centuries. Exercise: Non-Statements Replace the meaningless terms or nonstatements below with a clearer and more precise equivalent. 2. Free speech is what made Athens work. Use the right (or down) arrow key to see the answer/s Freedom of speech was an essential component of the government, arts and legal system of ancient Athens.